Sweeteners

What was your favourite chewy sweet as a kid? Many of us have fond memories of those fruity, tangy and perhaps even sour chewy sweets bought with pocket money or from the school tuck shop. They remain a firm favourite with young people (and adults!) today. The chews themselves have evolved, with...

Within the food and beverage sector we see many global consumers trends influencing new product development. In Europe, there has been growth in two trends, in particular – plant-based and sugar reduction.

In our 2022 Annual Report, we consider the ways in which the food and beverage market is constantly evolving, shaped by the world around us. From a source of nutrition to a foundation for healthy living, pleasure and celebration, food means different things to different people.

Our strategy is to deliver top-line growth and margin expansion in Food & Beverage Solutions. This excerpt from our 2022 Annual Report outlines how we do this by delivering our strategic growth framework which, in turn, unlocks customer growth.

Did you know that Monk Fruit is a member of the melon family? Native to China, it is harvested, crushed, and infused with hot water, and then purified to isolate the sweet tasting natural ingredient.

Confused about low and no calorie sweeteners? Have you heard a lot of mixed messages in the media? It can be confusing! Despite being some of the most researched ingredients in the world, mixed messages are still being communicated around the safety and benefits of sweeteners. It may seem impossible...

Obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome have become major public health problems with global relevance. To curb this unfortunate epidemiological landscape, balancing energy consumed and expended has become crucial, impelling the industry to innovate and renovate, by reducing sugar, calorie and...

Sweetener University™ returns on Wednesday 1 December 2021 for module 5 of the interactive webinar curriculum. The latest webinar of the series will focus on all things Maltodextrin, the versatile plant-based ingredient often used in food optimisation efforts.